Media guide musings: Drafted out of Texas A&M-Kingsville in the fourth round of the 2001 draft by the Atlanta Falcons, signed with the Bears as an unrestricted free agent in 2005. Started seven games in first season with Bears, then signed a contract extension through 2011. NCAA champion in the shot put in 2000 with a throw of 57 feet, placed third in 1999. December 2 is “Roberto Garza Day” in his hometown of Rio Hondo, Texas.
Vitals: 6 feet 2 inches, 305 pounds
Favorite pro team growing up: Cowboys
College team growing up: “I didn’t watch any college football.”
Favorite non-football sport to play: Track
To watch: Golf
Favorite player growing up: Mark Stepnoski
What’s on the iPod when you work out? “Everything, man. Country music, hip-hop, rock-‘n’-roll, heavy metal.”
Toughest 1-on-1 match-up you’ve ever faced: Warren Sapp
Favorite game you’ve ever played in: First GB playoff loss in Lambeau
Toughest loss you’ve ever had as a player: Falcons-Eagles, NFC title game, January 2005
Favorite team right now not named “Bears”: “I just love watching Tiger play.”
Best advice you ever received: “Keep workin’ hard.”
High school mascot: Bobcats
Toughest rivalry you’ve been a part of: Bears-Packers
TV show you can’t miss: House
Last book you read: One of the Alex Cross novels
Favorite movie: Young Guns
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